Park Hyung Sik Makes Impressive Earnings Per Episode, Yet Lee Jung Jae Stuns Everyone with 1 Billion KRW Paycheck as Netizens Express Shock Over Korean Actors’ Massive Salaries
The hefty paychecks of South Korea’s top acting talents have sparked considerable buzz online, with recent reports highlighting the staggering amounts some actors command per episode of a drama.
Park Hyung Sik’s Impressive Pay and Career
A recent online discussion titled “The Male Actor Who Earns 500 Million KRW Per Episode” brought attention to Park Hyung Sik‘s earnings for his role in JTBC’s Doctor Slump. Reportedly, he received 500 million KRW (approximately $375,000 USD) per episode for his work in the series.
Before his successful acting career, Park Hyung Sik debuted as a member of the group ZE:A. He has since built an impressive filmography, starring in popular dramas such as The Heirs, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Happiness, Our Blooming Youth, and Doctor Slump. His most recent project is SBS’s Buried Hearts, where he portrays a genius seeking revenge, a performance that has garnered praise from viewers.
Soaring Salaries in the OTT Era
The rise of over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms has seemingly contributed to the significant increase in actors’ salaries, a trend that has surprised many online.
Kim Soo Hyun is another actor who reportedly earns substantial fees per episode. Sources indicate he received 500 million KRW per episode for Coupang Play’s One Ordinary Day and around 300 million KRW (approximately $225,000 USD) per episode for tvN’s Queen of Tears. Based on these figures, his earnings from One Ordinary Day could be around 4 billion KRW (approximately $3 million USD), and approximately 5 billion KRW (approximately $3.75 million USD) from Queen of Tears.
Other Top Actors and Their Earnings
Several other prominent actors are also reported to be earning significant amounts per episode:
Park Bo Gum and IU: Reportedly 500 million KRW each for Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines.
Choi Min Sik: Approximately 350 million KRW (around $260,000 USD) for Disney+’s Big Bet.
Song Joong Ki: Around 300 million KRW (approximately $225,000 USD) for JTBC’s Reborn Rich.
Lee Jung Jae: The Highest Earner
Topping the list of highest-paid Korean actors per episode is Lee Jung Jae. He reportedly commands an astounding 1 billion KRW (approximately $750,000 USD) per episode for the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s global sensation, Squid Game.
Netizens React to Actors’ Pay
The revelations about these actors’ earnings have elicited a variety of reactions from netizens:
“This is why people dream of becoming celebrities.”
“Park Hyung Sik makes 500 million KRW per episode? Wow.”
“Lee Jung Jae’s earnings are insane.”
“No need to worry about celebrities’ financial struggles.”
“They must be working incredibly hard to earn that much.”
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